have a shot

VERB

essay

Synonyms

STRONG

aim assay endeavor labor offer seek strive struggle test toil travail undertake venture work

WEAK

have a crack have a go have at it make a run at put to the test take a stab at take a whack at take on try out

Antonyms

STRONG

forget idle laze neglect relax rest

WEAK

be idle pass

VERB

take a crack at

Synonyms

WEAK

attempt do one's best drive for give a go give a whirl go after go all out go for have a crack have a go have a rip have a stab have a whack make a pass at make a stab make an attempt make an effort risk shoot for tackle undertake vie for

VERB

try

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attack seek struggle work

STRONG

aim aspire compete contend contest endeavor essay labor propose risk speculate strive tackle undertake venture wrangle

WEAK

bear down chip away at do one's best drive for exert oneself go after go all out go for have a crack have a go have a stab have a whack knock oneself out lift a finger make a bid make a pass at make an attempt make an effort put oneself out shoot for vie for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idle laze rest surrender

STRONG

abstain agree be idle forget give in give up ignore neglect

WEAK

delight please

Example Sentences

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Asked if he thought the US space agency would achieve the goal during his second term, Trump said, "Oh, we have a shot at it."

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Do you think that money is going to rule the finish line in this one, or do any of the other candidates have a shot through sheer determination?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The Norwegian was out-battled by United defender Lisandro Martinez on Saturday, managing just 14 touches of the ball and failing to have a shot on target.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Does Ariana Grande have a shot at an Oscar?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

We’d have a shot if we got to the cellar and came up into the yard.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

have a shot

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